Background Uterine fibroids (UF s) are the most common neoplasm affecting women that
can cause significant morbidity and may adversely impact fertility. Objectives To examine UF …

Risk factors, both modifiable and non-modifiable, are associated with the development of
fibroids. These include age, race, endogenous and exogenous hormonal factors, obesity …

Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are common clonal neoplasms of
the uterus. Fibroids have both smooth muscle and fibroblast components, in addition to a …

Uterine leiomyomata (UL) have a substantial impact on women's health, but relatively few
studies have identified opportunities for primary prevention of these neoplasms. Most …

Myomas are the most common benign tumors of the genital organs in women of
childbearing age, causing significant morbidity and impairing their quality of life. In our …

Uterine fibroids are a major cause of morbidity in women of a reproductive age (and
sometimes even after menopause). There are several factors that are attributed to underlie …

OBJECTIVE: To review the currently available literature regarding the biology, etiology,
symptoms, and diagnosis of uterine myomas. DESIGN: Literature review of 220 articles …

Uterine leiomyomas represent the most common benign gynecologic tumor. These hormone-
dependent smooth-muscle formations occur with an estimated prevalence of~ 70% among …

Objective We sought to characterize the impact of uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) in a racially
diverse sample of women in the United States. Study Design A total of 968 women (573 …

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumour of the female genital tract. However,
their true prevalence is probably under-estimated, as the incidence at histology is more than …